Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Cupboard
Petaling Jaya – Images of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered an experience, specifically in UMNO. In the very early hours
Malaysian PM Anwar requires to reshuffle his Closet
Petaling Jaya – Pictures of previous Head of state Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob existing still on the healthcare facility bed triggered a feeling, particularly in UMNO. In the very early hours of this week, he clearly collapsed because of
Red-tagging, prohibited marketing: Relentless bugs in the Philippines’ 2025 midterm political elections
May 13, 2025 Manila – With countless Filipinos heading to the survey today on May 12,
A step towards restoring democracy: Daily Star
Dhaka – In a welcome decision, the High Court on December 17 restored the provisions of
Acting President of South Korea Han vetoes 6 controversial bills
December 20, 2024 Seoul – Acting President Han Deok-soo on Thursday vetoed six bills passed by the opposition-controlled National Assembly last month, despite threats from the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea
Martial law, treason, rebellion: When the news suddenly feels like a foreign language
Seoul – For many young South Koreans, the events that followed President Yoon Seok-yeol’s declaration of martial law were not only confusing in their context, but also disturbing in the language used.
Former Malaysian first lady Rosmah calls acquittal a 'meaningful birthday gift'
Kuala Lumpur – During Datin Seri Rosmah’s birthday month, the High Court acquitted her in a money laundering and tax evasion case, which was a “meaningful gift”. The all-smiling wife of former
US welcomes Bangladesh election plan
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Congress protest in Jaipur blocked by water cannon over Adani and Manipur issues
jaipur – Police deployed water cannons to prevent Congress protesters from marching towards the Raj Bhawan here on Wednesday. The protest was organized to protest the NDA government's stance on industrialist Gautam
Seoul vows to restore market credibility amid political turmoil
Seoul – Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok vowed on Wednesday to restore market credibility amid ongoing political turmoil, stressing that indicators measuring market volatility and economic instability are showing signs of easing thanks
Prevention is better than cure: The Jakarta Post
December 19, 2024 jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has come under fierce criticism for appointing more than 100 people to his red-and-white cabinet, which may now be the largest in the world.
Japan's ruling party discusses how social media could influence elections
December 19, 2024 Tokyo – The Liberal Democratic Party is discussing measures to deal with suspicious messages posted on social media that could influence the election. On Tuesday, the Liberal Democratic Party's
South Korea's acting president Han Zheng approved the justice's power to try Yoon Zheng, and the parties clashed
December 18, 2024 Seoul – South Korea’s main political parties clashed on Tuesday over whether acting President Han Deok-soo has the power to approve parliamentary nominations of judges for the new Constitutional
Judge presiding over Yoon impeachment trial attracts attention
December 18, 2024 Seoul– As South Korea’s Constitutional Court prioritizes impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Seok-yeol, concerns have surfaced about the role and potential influence of Chief Justice Chung Hyung-sik in Yoon’s
Court extends Nepal’s former deputy prime minister Ramich Chan’s remand by four days
December 18, 2024 kathmandu – The Kaski District Court has extended the detention of Rabi Lamichane, chairman of the National People’s Party (RSP) and former deputy prime minister, for another four days
The “One Country, One Election” bill proposed by the Indian Parliament has been sent to the JPC for discussion
December 18, 2024 New Delhi – Amid uproar from the opposition, the alliance government on Tuesday tabled two bills related to “One Nation, One Election” after a vote in the Lok Sabha
Political uncertainty affects South Korea's credit rating
December 18, 2024 Seoul – The political turmoil surrounding President Yoon Seok-yeol has begun to subside since the National Assembly passed a motion to impeach the president on Saturday, but uncertainty about
The PPP wants the National Anti-Corruption Commission to quickly find out who helped former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra avoid jail
December 18, 2024 Bangkok – Rangsiman urged the NACC to reveal all facts about who was involved and how, saying there was no documentation or explanation about Thaksin living on the 14th
Batu Puteh issue: Malaysia's transport minister stands firm, insists former PM Mahathir acted alone
Kuala Lumpur – Transport Minister Loke Siu-fook was accused of lying by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, but he stood firm and stated that the cabinet was not informed of
Japan's ruling party accepts opposition party's plan to abolish funding for political activities
December 18, 2024 Tokyo – The Liberal Democratic Party has intactly accepted the opposition party’s draft bill to completely abolish fees for policy activities, paving the way for revisions to the Political
Prime Minister Anwar’s selection of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as ASEAN advisor has attracted attention in Malaysia
December 18, 2024 Singapore – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointed former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as his “informal adviser” when Kuala Lumpur takes over the ASEAN chair in 2025. Malaysia
South Korean President Yoon Eun-hye was impeached. What happens to all the benefits?
December 17, 2024 Seoul – In South Korea, former presidents are entitled to various retirement privileges, including a pension equivalent to 95% of the president’s annual salary, a staff of up to
Philippine President Marcos talks about the current situation of the country: We are quite stable amidst the political turmoil
December 17, 2024 Manila – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday that the country’s current situation remains “stable” even amid what he called “political noise.” Marcos made the statement when asked
Indonesia's largest party ousts Joko Widodo after backing Prabowo as president
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Education and medical reform momentum slowed down after Yoon Seok-yeol was impeached
Seoul – President Yoon Seok-yeol has been suspended from office by the National Assembly, leaving his government’s ambitious flagship education and healthcare reforms, such as expanding medical school admissions quotas and introducing
Singapore minister to send letter of demand to Bloomberg and other media over 'defamatory' comments
December 17, 2024 Singapore – Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan Siring are taking legal action against Bloomberg and other media outlets for making remarks about their
Do we need a revolution?
Manila – Nothing happened for decades; Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin observed after the dramatic decline and eventual collapse of Russia’s centuries-old tsarist regime. Of course, the question of “revolution” has
Bangladesh chief adviser Yunus may hold elections in 2026 midterms
Dhaka – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said yesterday that it is possible to hold the next general election at the end of 2025 or the first half of 2026. In a